Membership FAQs

Q: How do I receive my free Members-only plant?

You can pick up your free members-only plant at this year's Fall Plant Sale! More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Q: How do I receive my free admission tickets for the Spring Plant Sale Members-only Sale?

A: You will receive a postcard via mail that may be used for entrance. We will also have a check-in list for anyone without a membership card or postcard. Your membership will admit:

One person ($10 value) at the following levels:
Student, YP Individual & Trillium

Two people ($20 value) at the following levels:
YP Couple, Hydrangea

Three people ($30 value) at the following levels:
Magnolia, Oak, Ambassador & President’s Circle

Q: How do I receive my free admission tickets for Antiques at the Gardens?

A: Your free admission tickets will not be mailed. You can pickup your tickets at Will Call at the event during event hours. Your membership will admit:

One person ($15 value) at the following levels:
Student, YP Individual & Trillium

Two people ($30 value) at the following levels:
YP Couple, Hydrangea

Three people ($45 value) at the following levels:
Magnolia, Oak

Four people ($60 value) at the following levels:
Ambassador, Presiden'ts Circle

Q: How do I attend a Members-only class?

A: As a current member, you have the exclusive opportunity to attend special Members-only classes each year. Class offerings are posted in The Garden Dirt newsletter, our biweekly e-Newsletter, and on Facebook. Pre-registration is required. Member classes are not available to the public.

Q: What are the other gardens that have reciprocal privileges?

A: Click here to see an up-to-date list of participating gardens. Call all gardens ahead of time before you plan your visit. Some gardens have certain exclusions for special events, or if you live within 90 miles of the garden and each garden has its own unique admissions policy and hours of operations.

Be sure to take your current membership card with you.

Q: How do I get my free Members-only gift?

A: You will receive a free gift voucher in your membership packet when you join or renew. Your free gift can be picked up in our office during normal business hours (M-F; 8-5 p.m.). When you enter the Garden Center, take the elevator or stairs to the second floor. You must present your voucher to receive your free gift. Only one free gift per membership per year and gifts will not be mailed.

Q: How do I get my out-of-county library card?

A: The normal charge for an out-of-county library card is $50 per year, the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens will waive $35 of that fee if you are a current member of the Gardens. To get your library card you must bring your current membership card and current AL driver’s license to the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The $15 is a yearly fee and must be renewed at the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Contact the Library at 205.414.3920 if you have any questions.

Q: I am a member at the Hydrangea (or higher) level, when will I begin to receive my subscription to Birmingham Home & Garden?

A: Your current membership provides a one-year subscription (6 issues) to Birmingham Home & Garden. Due to processing, it can take 4-8 weeks for you to receive your first issue. Your complimentary subscription does not include special editions.

Q: How do I receive my member discount in the gift shop or at the cafe?

A: Members should present their current membership card at checkout to receive discount. Members dining in the cafe should mention to their waiter that they are a current member. The gift shop discount is only applicable at Leaf & Petal at The Gardens and does not apply to other Leaf & Petal locations.

Q: How many cards are included with my membership?

A: All levels receive one card per membership. Additional cards may be requested, but are not required.

Q: If I forget to bring my membership card, can I still visit the Gardens?

A: There is no admission charge to enter The Gardens. Your membership card grants you access to special members-only events and discounts.

Q: How can I replace a lost/stolen membership card?

A: Please contact the membership assistant at 205.414.3950 for a replacement card. Please allow up to one week for delivery.

Q: How can I keep up on the Gardens events and news?

A: As a member, you will receive The Garden Dirt, our member newsletter. Updates and a calendar of events are also available on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Don't forget to sign up for our e-newsletter, News from the Gardens.

Q: Is my membership tax-deductible?

A: Yes. Your payment, less the fair market value of the benefits you receive, is deductible for income tax purposes. You can waive your benefits and receive full tax-deductibility. Please indicate this on your membership form. Under Internal Revenue Services guidelines, the tax-deductibility of the membership levels are as follows:
Individual - $50.00
Family - $70.00
Magnolia - $125
Oak - $225
Ambassador - $475
President’s Circle - $875

A facility of the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board, Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the result of a successful public/private partnership between the City of Birmingham and the nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a mission-driven membership organization that seeks to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of the Gardens.